Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-08

dicted by the Federal Grand Jury in con-
nection with the tally-sheet fraud at the
lare election, was TODAY surrendered by
his bondsmen and placed in jail This ac-
ton is understood to be part of plan
adopted by the indicted men, it being in
tended to apply to Judge Gresham for re-
lease on writs of habeas corpus. Judge
Woods the Federal District Judge, has held
these indictments good and the practical
effect of granting Il writ of habeas corpus
would be to nullify the indictments, so
far as the Federal Courts are concerned
C. p. Huntington Not Indicted.
lCopyr4gt, 1857 by The California Associated Pres
WASHINGTON, July 7th-The report that
the Grand Jury Of the District of Columbia
has indicted, or is about 10 indict, G. p.
Huntington for bribing Congressman, is
untrue District Attorney Worthington
to-day told your correspondent that he had
never heard of the proposed Indictment of
Huntington, and no such matter is pend
ing before his Office.
Poisoned by Ice-Cream.
copyright, 1887, by the California 1issociated Press
New YORK, July 7th.-Among the ioci-
dents pertaining to the celebration of the
Fourth are included the poisoning of about
eighty persons from eating ice-cream. This
Sixth avenue, who had been doing a family
trade for fifteen years, and most OF the suf-
ferers were among the oldest customers.
Ex-Congressman Page.
Copyright, 1857, by the California associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 7th-[Special l-Ex-
Representative Page of California will
leave Washington for his home sometime
next month. He will take an active part
n 10 fol
Page is greatly interested in the Labor
movement.
Badeau Wins His Case.
New YORK. July 7th.-Judge Wallace
to-day in the United States Circuit Court
gave decision in the case of the United
States against General Adam Badeau. The
suit was brought to recover $40, which
it was claimed he kept while he was Con-
sul-General at London. The result was a
verdict in favor of the General United
States District Attorney Walker carried the
case to the Circuit Court, which affirmed
the verdict of the District Court.
Prehistoric Novelties.
WASHINGTON, July 7th.-A valuable col
lection, numbering more than 10000 OBJ
jects illustrating the habits and accomplish
ments of prehistoric man in western Eu-
rope, was opened to public exhibition in
the Smithsonian Institution to-day They
were gathered during five years residence
abroad by Thomas Wilson, ex-Consul at
Nice, and by his wife.
Preparing to Defend the Cup.
New YORK, July 7th.-The American
Cup Committee reports that the trial races
for the selection of the competitor to race
against the Scotch cutter Thistle will take
place the last week in August or the first
l. -,
on the trial races will be the Volunteer,
Mayfiower, Priscilla, Puritan and Atlantic
Destructive Storm in Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, July 7th.-A dispatch
from Carlisle and Jacksonville, Ark, states
that those places were visited by a severe
wind and raiu-storm yesterday afternoon
The church at Carlisle was blown down,
and several other buildings were destroyed
1t is impossible to estimate the losses of
crops and property.
The Late Daniel Emmons.
Boston, July 7th.-Word has been re-
ceiyed from California announcing the
death, i'll the northern part of the State of
Daniel Emmons, who was Treasurer of
Everett, Mass, until seven years ago when
he fled, leaving a deficiency i'll his accounts
of about $50 900. Nothing had been heard
of him until the announcement of his
death was received. He was 70 years old
Locus,s in Minnesota.
PERHAM, July 7th.-The surrounding
country is alive with locusts. Grass, build
ings and streets are covered with them
On clear day millions can be seen going
as the wind carries them. The crops de-
stroyed cover an area of 10000 acres. Veg
citation in many places is being devoured
to the roots. The ravages have only begun
and the increase OF insects is beyond COM
putation.
A Convict Satisfies Grudge.
HUNTSVILLE (Alabama), July 7th.-This
morning when Tim Anderson (colored),
the assistant jaiIer, went into the cell of
Reed Townsend to carry him his breakfast,
Townsend sprang to the door, seized the
iron bar used as d fastener and beat Ander-
sons head into jelly. The convict had
grudge against the keeper.
The Cartmen's Strike.
New YORK, July 7th.-The cartmens
strike extends from the Battery to Kings
Bridge. 1t affects dealers in brick, cement
and laths. The strike is said to be due to
an attempt of few men TO control this
portion of trade, and to secure profit from
the workingmen.
Obsequies of Ex-Governor Morrill,.
AUGUSTA (Me) July 7th.-The funeral
services of the late Governor Anson p.
Morrill, occurred at his residence to-day,
conducted by Rev. H. S. Whitman. The
services were very impressive and largely
attended.
The Alleged Chinese Massacre.
WASHINGTON, July 7th.-The State De-
partment has received no information in
regard to the reported massacre of China
men in Idaho Territory. The Chinese
Legation is equally ignorant.
Sharp Nearing the Grave.
New York, July 7th.-This afternoon
Sharp suffered greatly from the heat. Pro-
fessor I.oomis called, and said his patient
was growing weaker Sharp has lost all
the ground he gained during the past few
days.
Page Secures Damages.
WASHINGTON, July 7th.-Ex- Congress
man Page, of California, obtained iudg-
ment against the Pullman Car Company
yesterday for losses on the Southern Pacific.
road in 1884.
The surplus" Must Go.
WAsHINeToN, July 7th.-The GoYsrn-
ment receipts since July 1st amount to
s., 81 ,6S4. and the expenditures to Sa5 49,
4S7, or S1o0S9, S03 in excess of the re-
ceipts.
Veterans Visit the President.